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WA HB1541
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hunter Abell
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AI Summary
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Amends RCW 43.60A.080 to change state veterans' homes representation on the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee from naming specific facilities (Orting and Retsil) to referencing all homes identified in RCW 43.60A.075, with two representatives total
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Requires resident councils of veterans' homes to nominate up to three individuals for committee consideration, with the governor able to appoint an at-large member if no nominations are received
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Expands the 10 additional committee member positions to specifically include: a veteran enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe, a current or former Washington National Guard member, and veterans with lived experience in housing barriers, PTSD recovery, or substance use disorder
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Committee members serve four-year terms with a two-term consecutive limit, and receive per diem and mileage expenses but no compensation
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Removes outdated transition language regarding members appointed before June 11, 1992
Legislative Description
Concerning the veterans affairs advisory committee.
Last Action
Effective date 6/11/2026.
3/9/2026